Experimental evaluation of an advanced Space Shuttle Main Engine hot-gas manifold design conceptThe Space Shuttle Main Engine's hot gas manifold (HGM) has been the subject of an experimental study aimed at the establishment of an aerodynamic data base to support the development of an advanced, three-dimensional, fluid dynamic analysis computer model. The advanced HGM design used in the study demonstrated improved flow uniformity in the fuel-side turbine exit and transfer duct exit regions. Major modifications were incorporated in the HGM flow test article model, using two large transfer ducts on the fuel turbine side in place of the three small transfer ducts of the present design. The HGM flow field data were found to be essentially independent of Reynolds number over the range examined.
Document ID
19840054196
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Pelaccio, D. G. (Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Lepore, F. F. (Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Oconnor, G. M. (Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Rao, G. V. R. (Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Ratekin, G. H. (Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Vogt, S. T. (Rockwell International Corp. Rocketdyne Div., Canoga Park, CA, United States)